Southern California is a place where you can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.
In the early 20th century, filmmakers fled the rainy East Coast for perpetual sunshine and cheap land. They built the Dream Factory. But Southern California offers more than movie magic. It is high-fashion luxury colliding with rugged desert survival and beach culture. One minute you are walking in Marilyn Monroe’s footsteps. The next you are standing in a landscape so alien it has doubled for Mars. From Death Valley’s shimmering heat to Santa Monica’s cool ocean breeze, this is a place of glorious extremes.
Tours included in this bundle:
- Hollywood Celebrity & Star Homes
- Famous Filming Locations, Los Angeles
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Palm Springs Architecture
- La Jolla Cove
- Death Valley National Park
- Titus Canyon (Bonus)
- Hidden Valley Nature Trail (Bonus)
- Hollywood Walk of Fame (Bonus)
- Rodeo Drive (Bonus)
- Santa Monica Pier (Bonus)
Why go? This bundle is your backstage pass to the glitz, glam, and grit. Live celebrity fantasies driving Rodeo Drive and touring Hollywood Celebrity Homes. Then trade paparazzi for petroglyphs in Joshua Tree National Park. See the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the morning and Badwater Basin’s eerie sunset by evening. Love mid-century modern in Palm Springs or playful seals at La Jolla Cove? SoCal has a vibe for everyone.
With the Southern California Self-Guided Driving and Walking Audio Tours Bundle, forget crowded star-map vans or getting lost in the desert. Your phone becomes a savvy local guide that works offline, blending pop culture trivia, desert botany, and architectural history. Audio triggers automatically so you focus on spotting celebs or dodging cacti.
What you’ll experience:
- Snap the ultimate selfie with the Hollywood Sign looming behind you.
- Feel the heat at Furnace Creek and drive winding, multicolored Titus Canyon.
- Walk Santa Monica Pier to Route 66’s end.
- Marvel at Joshua Trees that look like Dr. Seuss dreamed them up.
- Admire the “Pink Palace” and architectural gems in celebrity playground Palm Springs.
Desert & Dreamer Warning: This bundle may cause confusion between movie sets and reality, an urge to narrate your grocery shopping like a movie trailer, and sudden canyon-view envy. Bring extra water for the desert, extra storage for selfies, and zero expectations of returning unchanged.
How Does It Work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good Wi-Fi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If multiple versions or entry points are available for your tour, be sure to download all the audio guides.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, and bring headphones on walking tours. CarPlay and Android Auto are currently not supported; we’re working toward a solution with Apple.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
Preview The Tour
Tour FAQs
The bundle includes 10 tours — 6 main tours and 4 bonus tours. The main tours cover Hollywood Celebrity Homes, Famous LA Filming Locations, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs Architecture, La Jolla Cove, and Death Valley National Park. The bonus tours add Titus Canyon, Hidden Valley Nature Trail, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica Pier.
Each individual tour takes between 3 and 6 hours to complete. Since the bundle includes 10 tours covering 200+ miles of Southern California, most visitors spread them over multiple days or include them in a full road-trip itinerary.
The bundle is priced at $44.99 per person, which represents a 45% discount off the individual tour total of $81.96.
Yes. Because the tours are fully self-guided, you set your own pace — stopping for photos, snacks, hikes, or rest whenever you like. There are no strict group schedules or tour buses to keep up with, making it a flexible and family-friendly experience for all ages.
Yes. Action Tour Guide offers gift cards (gifting a bundle coming soon!), making the Southern California bundle a great gift for travelers, road trip enthusiasts, or anyone planning a SoCal vacation.
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Inclusions and Exclusions
App on your phone: A link to download the Action Tour Guide App and Password for your tours. Easy to use: Stories play automatically via GPS, hands‑free. Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Tours are valid forever. Interactive audio stories: Experience local history and culture through clear, concise narratives from experienced narrators. At your own pace: No group. Take breaks for photos, snacks, hikes. Go at your own pace. Offline use: No cell signal or Wi-Fi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction. Don’t miss a thing: Enjoy a full itinerary, get travel tips, hear narrated guides, and see hidden gems. Transportation, parking fees, food, and drinks. Entry tickets or reservations for any attractions along the route. Car Rental: Please arrange a rental car at the closest airport or train station. 